Applications are open for Barrington Stage Company’s 2026 Musical Theatre Conservatory, an exceptional, tuition-free 8-week intensive for pre-professional musical theatre performers.

Barrington Stage Company is a non-profit theatre in the beautiful Berkshires dedicated to producing outstanding work, developing new plays and musicals, and fostering community engagement through inclusive educational outreach. The Musical Theatre Conservatory exemplifies our commitment to education and the BSC mission.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are proud to offer aspiring musical theatre professionals equitable access by eliminating tuition and housing costs.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Program Dates: June 1, 2026- July 24, 2026

12 participants will be selected to join the conservatory.

Candidates should possess strong musical theatre skills and have completed a minimum of one year of undergraduate-level training or its equivalent.

Pre-professional performers will be trained by Barrington Stage Associate Artists and visiting industry professionals. The program features a rigorous daily curriculum, including acting, singing, and dance workshops, alongside courses in performance, business, audition techniques, mock auditions, and master classes. Participants will showcase their talents on two BSC Mainstages: Mr. Finn’s Cabaret and the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage. Over 8 weeks, they will sharpen their skills and prepare confidently for the professional world.

Our esteemed past faculty and visiting artists include Mary Ann Lamb, Valarie Pettiford, Bill Bowers, Ryan K. Johnson, Corey J. Snide, Ta’Nika Gibson, Jesénia Jackson, Jose Simbulan, Elizabeth Stanley, John Cariani, Debra Jo Rupp, Joshua Henry, Joe Iconis, Julianne Boyd, Alan Paul, Chloe O. Davis, Arbender Robinson, Michael Kushner, Candis C. Jones, Darren R. Cohen, Jason Danieley, Teri Ralston, Mark H. Dold, and Alan H. Green.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS